Condolence: I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Rick at the Department of Public Instruction. His smile was ever-present, and he could be depended upon for wise and reasoned insights. He delighted everyone each year with trays of paczki, delivered personally, on Paczki Day

Condolence: Rick Grobschmidt was a mentor on how to work with all sides in Madison. He was a man of integrity and thoughtfulness. I am glad I had a chance to spend time with him in the Spring of 2016. His leadership is and will be missed in Madison and Milwaukee especially in education.

Condolence: It was a pleasure to be able to spend time with Rick and his family. We enjoyed our time getting to know each other. We were saddened to hear of his passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeremiah 33:3

Condolence: I worked with Rick when he was an Assistant Superintendent at the Department of Public Instruction. I was a member of Rick's Bright Beginnings, Family, School Partner Team. Rick brought his commitment to children and families to his work here. He was a steadfast advocate for quality education and the important of starting early. Rick made a lasting impact through his work at DPI (and in the legislature). Jill Haglund

Condolence: Working with him at DPI I remember him as a thoughtful and kind leader. I still have an image of him actively engaged in discussions at a statewide summit held to address the complex issues facing school libraries. It was clear he truly cared and wanted what was best for students, teachers and librarians. I agree that he was one of the good guys. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Condolence: We were so sorry to see Rick's passing. Our sympathy to Chet and all of Rick's family. We are sorry, but due to health problems we will be unable to attend the services.

Condolence: A wonderful legislator and a great person, it was a pleasure to work with Rick and his staff at the State Capitol... My sincere sympathies to his family...

Condolence: I have very fond memories of Rick Grobschmidt from my years at SM High School. He was a great man & will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends. May he rest in peace.

Condolence: I was a volunteer public member of COLAND and I appreciated Rick's kind-hearted, thoughtful leadership of the library community. He is missed. My thoughts and prayers for his family.

Condolence: Working with Rick was always a joy. I cannot recall a single time we ever had cross words. He was an honorable public servant, a decent and kind human being and a special friend. My sympathy to all of his loving family in your great loss

Condolence: I'm very sorry for your loss. "Mr Grobschmidt" is one of very few of my High School teachers I remember by name and by experience. He made a real impression. Class of 1976.

Condolence: I enjoyed working with Rick both when he was in the legislature and when he was with us at the Department of Public Instruction. He was a gift to the people he served and I am grateful to have known him and his kindness.

Condolence: Such a humanitarian you will truly be missed Richard,so glad i had the pleasure of knowing you

Condolence: Rick co-authored the bill that created the Office of School Services at Wisconsin Historical Society in 1992 and worked with the Wisconsin Council on Local History and Wisconsin Library Association to assure passage. Thanks in part to his perseverance, young students of Wisconsin history and their teachers finally acquired their first new Wisconsin text book in 35 years and wonderful supporting resources. He was an outstanding champion of public and school libraries who will be remembered as a kind hearted and humble man. Sincere sympathy to his family. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Condolence: Rick was a good friend for many years. He knew me by first name and addressed be as such every time we meet. He helped with many issues over the years. Always made our unit meetings when invited. When I ran into him at a restaurant he would come over to say Hi without fail. A fine man and legislature. Thank you sir for your friendship and service. R.I.P.

Condolence: Rick was my supervisor for the seven years he was Assistant State Superintendent at the Department of Public Instruction. Those were great years. He was deeply committed to the DPI mission and always supportive, kind, friendly. He had the greatest smile. I will always remember him smiling.

Condolence: Rick was a good friend and just a great guy. He was beloved by everyone at DPI. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Mike Thompson

Condolence: Rick was a good friend and just a great guy. He was beloved by everyone at DPI. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Mike Thompson